Release updated on 02-05-25 at 9:17 AM

Armed Robbery - Suspect Arrested

Timothy Gipson Jr was identified as the suspect in the armed robbery that occurred at the intersection of 17th Ave SE and Bay Street on January 27th.

Shortly after the robbery, Gipson pawned the rings at a pawn shop in Pinellas Park, where he provided his driver's license and thumbprint.

Gipson was arrested and charged with Robbery with a Deadly Weapon or Firearm and Dealing in Stolen Property.

Timothy Gipson

Release posted on 01-28-25 at 12:58 PM

Detectives are trying to identify a man, armed with a knife, who attacked and robbed a 65-year-old woman on 17th Avenue Southeast and Bay Street Southeast on Monday afternoon.

It happened shortly after 2 p.m., Jan. 27, while the victim, a 65-year-old woman, was walking near the intersection of 17th Ave. SE and Bay Street.

Surveillance video shows the suspect passed her, then turned around and approached her. Within seconds, the man grabbed her, punched her in the stomach and cut her arm. He then placed her ring finger in his mouth to forcibly remove rings from her finger.

Video link is below.

He is described as approximately age 30-35, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a full beard and a short Afro hairstyle. He was wearing a black T-shirt and black pants.

Anyone with information should contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.